Strategic Leader: Safeguarding & Wellbeing

Telford College; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Head of Safeguarding & Wellbeing at The College provides strategic and operational leadership for safeguarding, student wellbeing and welfare across the College. You will build strong, trusting relationships with students, staff and external partners, and model an inclusive, student-centered culture.

You will inspire and develop high-performing teams, champion equality, access to support and a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring safeguarding remains everyone’s responsibility and that

Qualifications

• Substantial continuing professional development relevant to safeguarding, leadership and wellbeing.
• Significant experience leading safeguarding in education or similar settings, including Designated/Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Strong leadership with track record of high-performing teams.
• Experience managing complex safeguarding cases with risk assessment and decision making.
• Deep knowledge of safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance (KCSIE, Working Together, Prevent, etc.).
• Experience working with multi-agency partners (Social Care, Police, Health, Local Authorities).
• Experience in safeguarding policy development, QA processes and guiding inspections.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery of the Safeguarding & Wellbeing Strategy aligned with College priorities.
• Support the Director in delivering safeguarding, wellbeing and student experience.
• Drive continuous improvement through QA and evidence-based practice.
• Promote a whole-college culture where safeguarding and mental health are everyone’s responsibility.
• Lead workforce planning and develop a high-performing safeguarding and wellbeing team.
• Set objectives and performance expectations for staff and ensure high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Strategic planning

Team development

Multi-agency partnerships

Education

Degree or equivalent

Level 3 DSL training

Job description

The Head of Safeguarding & Wellbeing at The College provides strategic and operational leadership for safeguarding, student wellbeing and welfare across the College. You will build strong, trusting relationships with students, staff and external partners, and model an inclusive, student-centered culture.

You will inspire and develop high-performing teams, champion equality, access to support and a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring safeguarding remains everyone’s responsibility and that